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Abondance
European Heritage Days - Maison du Fromage Abondance
This year, the Savoie Cheese Road celebrates its 20th anniversary! As a partner site, the Maison du Fromage Abondance is offering a wide range of events based around the 8 PDO-IGP cheeses of Savoie during the European Heritage Days.
Abondance
Place du Tertre: compétition of the painters
For its 16th edition, the painters' competition will take place on July 15 and 16 in Abondance. This year's theme is "Abondance Pays d'Art et d'Histoire". Exhibition and painting workshop for all.
Abondance
Chansons Françaises in Abondance: Mathis Poulin concert
The Chansons Françaises en Abondance festival invites you to a dinner-concert with up-and-coming talent Mathis Poulin - in trio.
Neuvecelle
D-Day: 80th anniversary of D-Day
Official ceremony. US and German military vehicles. Exhibitors of equipment and books. Refreshments and food, musical entertainment: AllRythmics Orchestra.
La Chapelle-d'Abondance
Le théâtre de La Fourche" theater evening
The Théâtre de La Fourche offers a theatrical evening. A bar and snack bar are also available for your enjoyment.
Abondance
National Day - Fireworks
See you in the village center! Concert by l'Harmonie d'Abondance followed by fireworks. Program to follow.
Abondance
2 Concerts: 100% Marc Lavoine and 100% Tina Turner
Enjoy a 100% Marc LAVOINE concert by Nicolas REYNO at 7pm, followed by a 100% Tina TUNER concert by KESSI. Bar and catering on site. Price: €15 for 1 concert - €20 for 2 concerts.
Abondance
Celebrating the New Year in Abondance
Fireworks and torchlight walk with ESF instructors. Wine and hot chocolate offered at all.
Châtel
The St Laurent village festival
There is one day in the summer when the whole village and its guests come together to celebrate the village festival, "La Saint Laurent", named after the patron saint of the parish.
Publier
Journées du Patrimoine de Pays et des Moulins (Country and Mill Heritage Days)
For more than 20 years, the Journées du Patrimoine de Pays (Local Heritage Days) have been promoting this heritage and trying to give people a different view of it, to raise awareness of its richness.
Abondance
Journées du Patrimoine de Pays et des Moulins - Abondance Abbey
Come unlock the mysteries of the Abbey with our Escape Game "AT THE MERCY OF THE WORKS". Try to be the fastest team to win the competition for the best investigators, organised during the Journées du Patrimoine de Pays et des Moulins.
Évian-les-Bains
The Fabulous Village
The Fabulous Village or the Legend of the Flottins, delights Evian during the Christmas period. Based on a fairy tale, a unique atmosphere is created in the town centre with a village built in driftwood, monumental sculptures and goblins.
Abondance
Percussion Academy and Festival - Percu'Impulse
For a week, Percu'Impulse is offering a percussion workshop in Abondance. Concerts are planned throughout the week in the village and workshops for the general public. A musical discovery open to all from 3 to 99 years old!
Châtel
Pass'Portes Kids
Pass'Portes Kids for the young riders supervised by French mountainbike instructors!
Abondance
Santa Claus' arrival and torchlight descent!
5pm: Arrival of Santa Claus and photo session. 5:30pm: Torchlight march by French Ski School instructors. Mulled wine and chocolate provided by Abondance d'Evénements. Meet under the wooden hall in the village center.
Bernex
Running Race
The walking race is making a comeback. The aim: to get from the village of Bernex to the Dent d'Oche refuge as quickly as possible. Dry climb of 7 kms with 1000 meters of difference in altitude.
Abondance
Festival French songs in Abondance
12th Festival Chansons FRANCAISES in Abondance! Every summer, Abondance offers 4 dinner-concerts with headliners and new talents to discover in a convivial atmosphere.
Évian-les-Bains
Amundi Evian Championship
Since 1994, the Amundi Evian Championship has brought together the greatest legends of women’s golf in the unique setting of the Evian Resort.
Châtel
Savoie Cheese Festival
The 19th Fête des Fromages de Savoie, held in Châtel, in the Abondance A.O.P. region, is a weekend-long celebration of the delights of cheesemaking.
Abondance
Contraband festival
Two days of festivities and education: discover the history and products of smuggling between France and Switzerland at the craft market. Become a customs officer or smuggler! Entertainment, games, food and drink. Saturday at 6pm: Rock'n roll concert.
Larringes
Festivals and fairs
Châtel
Châtel Chablais Léman Race
Two types of terrain and different distances for beginners or experienced cyclists, for an unforgettable day in an idyllic setting between lake and mountains in the heart of the Portes du Soleil.
Abondance
Christmas Market
Stroll through the decorated chalets of the Christmas market in Abondance. Discover the magical world of Christmas and discover the artisans, Christmas decorations and local specialities of the Vallée d'Abondance. Chritsmas Father will come and visit us!!
Évian-les-Bains
Rencontres Musicales of Evian
Abondance
Artcraft and artists Day in Abondance
Artisan exhibitions and demonstrations in the village center. See the painters in action at the Place du Tertre.
Abondance
Chansons Françaises en Abondance: Tribute Florent Pagny "Jericho" concert
The Chansons Françaises en Abondance festival invites you to a Tribute Florent PAGNY "JERICHO" dinner-concert on Wednesday August 14th. Price includes dinner followed by concert.
Saint-Gingolph
Trail du Grammont
Abondance
Craft days
Artisan exhibition and demonstration in the village center.
Abondance
An abundance of accordions
This Saturday, July 27: strolling through the village. GUINGUETTE entertainment on Saturday at 7 p.m. with fast food - Bar/. Sunday morning market strolling.
Châtel
Pass'Portes du Soleil MTB
The Pass'Portes is a major MTB event taking place in the Portes du Soleil resorts spanning France and Switzerland. An event of international stature packed with plenty of impressive and memorable moments and shared sporting memories with plenty of laughs...!
Thonon-les-Bains
Chablais Geopark Weeks - 2024 edition
The annual event for those curious about nature! Treat yourself to a journey through almost unknown territory, discovering the secrets of the Chablais region and its UNESCO label, thanks to a rich program of free activities. The 5 senses are in the spotlight in 2024.
Saint-Gingolph
French National Holiday
Neuvecelle
L'ESCALE GOURMANDE
A genuine gastronomic feast showcasing products from the Chablais region in France, Switzerland and the two Savoies, with special guest chef Danny Khezzar, 2023 finalist in the famous TOP CHEF TV show broadcast on M6.
Châtel
La Belle Dimanche: the mountain pastures festival (46th edition)
The Belle Dimanche is one of the oldest traditionnal Savoyard festival. It honours the shepherds and their animals, but also traditional craftsmanship, to the delight of all.
Bernex
Starting Block: "Swann Périssé" humor
"Calme calme" Swann Périssé is the host of the talk show Y'a plus de Saisons, and has been producing funny, eco-friendly and feminist content for over 10 years, on her Youtube channels and insta pages, which accumulate over a million subscribers.
Abondance
Health Sport Day
This sporting event, friendly and supportive, is unique because the time limit is replaced by a team challenge! Courses for all levels: from 7 km to 30 km, with a novelty this year, an intermediate challenge of 10 km, joëlette course possible.
Abondance
Autumn Fair and Abondance International Breed and Cheese Show
Join us this weekend for the Salon International de la Race et du Fromage Abondance and the Foire d'Automne: Abondance PDO cow and cheese competition. Musical entertainment, numerous exhibitors. New: battle of the Herens cow queens.
Évian-les-Bains
Festiléman
For this 5th edition, the Festiléman grows to open even more to the life of all the actors of Lake Geneva. Thus, 7 spaces (or villages) will be open with more than 100 exhibition stands.
Châtel
The Farmer's Party - Charivari
Parents and children are invited to come to the church square for the traditional Farmer's Din, continued in the Châtelaine hall for a competition for the best Abondance cheese judged by the public, mini-farm, typical music…
Bernex
La Bellicime" mountain bike trail
Mountain bike ride open to everyone: family, beginner, expert
Châtel
The pedestrian Pass'Portes
The Portes du Soleil offer non-mountain bikers a hike to discover the Franco-Swiss territory of the Portes du Soleil. A moment of escape to the summits that promises unforgettable memories.
Abondance
Journées du Patrimoine de Pays et des Moulins - Maison du Fromage Abondance
Enjoy all the subtleties of Abondance cheese during the Journées du Patrimoine de Pays et des Moulins. Sweet and savoury combinations, jams, spices and cheese: all your senses will be awakened!
Abondance
Chardons Bleus Feast
Discover the traditional float parade and fair. Concert by the wind band at 12pm. At 3pm: float parade. Catering for lunch and dinner.
Abondance
Chansons Françaises en Abondance: Tribute KENDJI with Ken-G Ramon
The Chansons Françaises en Abondance festival invites you to a TRUBUTE KENDJI dinner-concert with Ken-G Ramon. Festive atmosphere guaranteed! Get ready to dance and sing! Price includes dinner followed by concert.
Châtel
Bastille day celebration
To celebrate bastille day a big fire works on music is organised followed by a dance at the church square.
Évian-les-Bains
14th July Fireworks
Every year the national day ends beautifully with a firework display from a barge on Lake Geneva. The town's lights are extinguished to give pride of place to the magic of the pyrotechnical colours in the Evian sky.

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